Slumberland by Paul Beatty

Slumberland

Paul Beatty

312 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction music funny reflective fast-paced
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Ferguson Sowell, jeune Afro-Américain, est jugé non convenable pour faire partie des programmes de recherche en aérospatiale et intègre une académie de musique. Aidé de sa mémoire phonographique, il met au point le beat parfait. Mais seul Schwa, u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
challenging 44%
lighthearted 44%
reflective 44%
dark 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.81

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